Southside School vs. Merrill Elementary School
Should I attend Southside School or Merrill Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Merrill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 193 students in grades 3-5, Southside School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 236 students in grades 3-5, Merrill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
193 students
236 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1753 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
71
82
Grade 4 Students
59
80
Grade 5 Students
63
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
33%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
91%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
19%